Costa Rica Description

Costa Rica Costa Rica - is the great natural beauty, exotic tropical jungle and the primitive power of volcanoes. Costa Rica is Spanish means "rich coast" and the country fully justifies its grandiose name. About 40% of the country declared a national park and is considered the most ecologically clean place on the planet. Traveling to Costa Rica - is, above all, wonderful hikes and trips to the tropical jungle and rafting on the rivers. The country has 120 volcanoes and 70 of them operate.

Costa Rica - one of the smallest countries in Central America. Located in the narrowest part of the isthmus connecting the two continents. In the south-west of the country washed by the Pacific Ocean, north-east - the Caribbean Sea. Northern neighbor, Costa Rica is Nicaragua, South - Panama. Area - 51 square kilometers, including the Coconut Island (Isla del Coco). From north to south across the country pulled mountain chain, located between the central plateau - are the fertile soil, and to live here half the population of Costa Rica. The mountains surrounding the plateau, mostly of volcanic origin, there are active volcanoes. The highest point - Chirripo (3819 m.), located in the south.

The capital of San Jose.

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